EuroConverts LLC is an affiliate of Xtract Research LLC, the leading provider of US Convertible, High Yield and Investment Grade indentures, Credit Agreements and analysis. EuroConverts and Xtract Research were founded by Michael G. Knox, a Fixed Income Portfolio Manager with 21 years of long-only and hedge fund experience and Manish Aggarwal, with 11 years of hedge fund experience. Our clients rely on Xtract Research for access to US credit documents, and their demand for a complementary resource devoted to European Convertible securities prompted the founding of EuroConverts.
We have provided a great deal of information about our services and pricing on this web site, but are happy to discuss any additional questions you might have. To discuss your individual needs please contact us at 001-203-599-1000.
Management Team
Michael G. Knox, CFA, President, 21 Years Experience
Mike co-founded EuroConverts LLC in 2008 and oversees all research and consulting activities. Mike also co-founded Xtract Research LLC in 2005 and is its President. Prior to founding Xtract Research, he was a founding partner and portfolio manager with Hamilton Investment Management LLC where he oversaw the Convertible Arbitrage, Credit and Special Situations strategies. He held the same roles at Hamilton's predecessor, Hamilton Partners Limited and was with the combined firms for 7 years. Prior to joining Hamilton, he was a Portfolio Manager with Morgan Stanley Advisors (previously Dean Witter InterCapital) where he managed one of the largest Convertible mutual funds in the country as well as co-managed the firm's Equity Income fund. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he was a high yield and convertible Portfolio Manager for Eagle Asset Management and a trader/analyst for Eagle's sister company, Heritage Asset Management. Mike has a BA from Ohio Wesleyan University, an MBA from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Manish Aggarwal, Managing Partner, 11 Years Experience
Manish co-founded EuroConverts LLC in 2008 and is responsible for overseeing the general business development. Manish also co-founded Xtract Research LLC in 2005 and is its Managing Partner. Prior to founding Xtract Research, he was actively involved in a start-up financial support company to develop outsourcing solutions for hedge fund operations. Prior to joining this venture, Manish was a trader in the risk arbitrage group at a multi-strategy hedge fund, Hamilton Investment Management LLC. He had joined Hamilton's predecessor (Hamilton Partners Limited) in June of 1997 as a trading assistant, and was instrumental in developing the in house back office processes and systems. Manish has a BS in accounting from the City University of New York (Hunter College).